How is the word bleu translated from French to English

English translation
bruise
noun

Marque sombre sur la peau causée par un coup.

A dark mark on the skin caused by a knock.

Examples with “bleu”

See how the word “bleu” is used in sentences

  • Elle avait un bleu au genou. — She had a bruise on her knee.

  • Il s'est fait un bleu au bras contre la porte. — He bruised his arm on the door.

  • Le bleu a disparu au bout d'une semaine. — The bruise faded after a week.

  • Je me fais facilement des bleus, alors je mets des protections. — I bruise easily, so I wear pads.

  • C'est un bleu ou juste de la saleté ? — Is that a bruise or just dirt?

  • Fais attention à ne pas te faire un bleu au tibia sur la table. — Be careful not to bruise your shin on the table.

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